Led by a Nature Play early years educator, the session commences with an engaging nature-based group story time. Following the narrative, a nature-based activity directly linked to the story enriches the experience.
Families are then provided with a variety of materials and support to actively join in collaborative cubby building, providing children with a space to play and enjoy stories and enjoy an optional picnic inside the cubby with their loved ones.
Outcomes
- Providing play and exploration of outdoor places
- Supporting positive mental health outcomes by providing opportunities for connectedness and belonging in the community
- Activation of local parks and/or libraries
- Encouraging families, children, and the community to see literacy and reading as a part of everything they do
- Assisting in developing speaking and listening skills as children are encouraged to retell and share parts of the story they have heard
- Encouraging being active and having fun in the outdoors
- Presenting opportunities to increase attentiveness and engagement of parents and children
- Increasing parent knowledge …